TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2010//
TI  - Contributing factors associated with impulsivity-related falls in hospitalized, older adults
JO  - Journal of nursing care quality
A1  - Ferrari, Marisa A.
A1  - Harrison, Barbara E.
A1  - Campbell, Cathy
A1  - Maddens, Michael
A1  - Whall, Ann L.
SP  - 320
EP  - 326
VL  - 25
IS  - 4
N2  - Impulsivity-related falls (IRFs) sustained by hospitalized, older adults can lead to critical adverse events. The purpose of this study was to determine whether 7 common fall risk factors contributed to the occurrence of IRF in hospitalized, older adults. This study found that 31% of falls were classified as IRF. Logistic regression indicated that inattention and mobility were contributors to IRF. Early identification of these 2 risk factors could improve identification of potential IRFs and reduce fall rates.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1057-3631
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NCQ.0b013e3181e36755
ID  - ref1
ER  -